A selection of exceptional golf courses that could have earned the Cookie Jar seal of approval
England
Blackwell Golf Club sits quietly on the edge of Worcestershire and delivers a focused, traditional test. The course has a compact footprint, but the design rewards disciplined golf. Every hole asks for a clear plan. The bunkering is strategic and the green complexes punish loose approaches. You need control with your irons and confidence with […]
Wales
Pennard Golf Club, known as ‘The Links in the Sky’, is perched 200 feet above sea level on the stunning Gower Peninsula – Britain’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Golf has been played here since 1896, with the club officially founded in 1908. The great James Braid designed the original layout for just […]
England
Cleeve Hill Golf Club occupies the highest point of the Cotswolds at 1,083 feet, providing far-reaching, unspoilt views in every direction. Laid out in 1891 by Old Tom Morris on common land, this historic moorland course has an “idyllic” natural character. The land features rolling hills, quarries, and blind shots – a quirkiness born of […]
England
Royal West Norfolk, known as “Brancaster”, is one of England’s most unique and beloved links. Set on a tidal marsh on the North Norfolk coast, parts of the course flood at high tide, creating a truly natural experience. The cross-bunkers, sleeper-faced hazards, and stunning scenery make this a pilgrimage for links golf enthusiasts.
